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You may have heard Mayor Larry Langford’s announcement in the news this week to increase funding support for the Birmingham Zoo. This support will assist with our Trails of Africa exhibit and provide ongoing financial support to the Zoo. Trails of Africa is a $15 million project that will make the Birmingham Zoo a national leader in the care and conservation of threatened elephants and other African animals.

The Birmingham Zoo needs this additional support. This is our window of opportunity for growth, expansion and modernization. To get this project underway, we must have the support of the Birmingham City Council and to get their support we’re calling on you! We sincerely appreciate your dedicated support over the years and we need your help now more than ever!



1. Email or call Birmingham City Council representatives and let them know how much the Zoo means to you and the community by telling them to vote YES! to increase funding for the next generation's Zoo.
Carole C. Smitherman - carole.smitherman@birminghamal.gov
City Council President
Phone: 205.254.2359
Representing District 6

Miriam D. Witherspoon - miriam.witherspoon@birminghamal.gov
City Council President Pro Tem
Phone: 205.254.2418
Representing District 7

Joel Montgomery - joel.montgomery@birminghamal.gov
Phone: 205.254.2349
Representing District 1

Carol Duncan - carol.duncan@birminghamal.gov
Phone: 205.254.2348
Representing District 2

Valerie A. Abbott - valerie.abbott@birminghamal.gov
Phone: 205.254.2355
Representing District 3

Maxine Herring Parker - maxine.parker@birminghamal.gov
Phone: 205.254.2464
Representing District 4

Johnathan Austin - johnathan.austin@birminghamal.gov
Phone: 205.254.2678
Representing District 5

Steven W. Hoyt - steven.hoyt@birminghamal.gov
Phone: 205.254.2304
Representing District 8

Roderick V. Royal - roderick.royal@birminghamal.gov
Phone: 205.254.2302
Representing District 9

2. Show your support by bringing youself, your entire family and your friends to the upcoming City Council meeting, Tuesday, February 24th. The meeting begins at 9:30 am at City Hall. Wear your brightest red or blue shirt to let everyone know you're there to support the Zoo! These meetings are televised and open to the public.

Birmingham City Hall
710 20th Street North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203-2216

3. Call, fax, email or send a letter to the Mayor's Office:

MAYOR LARRY P. LANGFORD - Email the Mayor
Birmingham City Hall
710 20th Street North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203-2216
Phone: 205-254-2277 FAX: 205-254-2926


The Birmingham Zoo is the #1 tourist attraction in Alabama and with the addition of Trails of Africa, our community will be recognized as the home of a world class zoo. The addition of this innovative exhibit will bring national and international attention to Birmingham, attracting tourists from all over the world and stimulating the economy for the entire state. Trails of Africa will be a rich source of education, scientific study, conservation and recreation for families and the entire community.

To learn more, visit the Birmingham Zoo’s website at www.birminghamzoo.com or the Birmingham City Council's website at www.birminghamal.gov.

Thank you for all you do!





The Birmingham Zoo needs this additional support. This is our window of opportunity for growth, expansion and modernization.

Tell Birmingham City Council representatives to vote YES! on February 24th!

The future of the Zoo depends on you!



Show your support on Tuesday, February 24th at 9:30am at Birmingham City Hall. Bring yourself, your entire family and your friends to this very important meeting. Of course, don't forget to bring your little ones who love the Zoo! Wear your brightest red or blue shirt to let everyone know you're there to support the Zoo! This meeting is open to the public.
Birmingham City Hall
710 20th Street North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203-2216
















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